March 2, 2008

What's on the needles



After finishing my Stitcher's Wallet, I started this small BBD design which I picked up at Stitcher's Paradise in Las Vegas last month. It's one of their new market offerings. It's supposed to be finished as a pin keep using crushed walnut shells that you can buy at the pet store. I'm not sure I'll be able to find those around here so I may just use fiberfill to finish it off. It has a couched ribbon trim and I'll need to look for ribbon before I can completely finish it.


I've also got my first pair of Jaywalkers on the needles using Blue Moon STR in Red Rock Canyon. These are a birthday gift so I really need to buckle down and get them finished - I'm already late as the birthday was 2/23. I'm really concerned about running out of yarn although I never have before. I may order another skein just in case. I can always use it for a pair of my own Jaywalkers as I really like the colorway.

5 comments:

Michelle said...

Love that new BBD piece! A fellow stitcher is sending me some crushed walnut shells to try out - I'll let you know how it goes. Love your Jaywalkers - so pretty! I wish I knew how to knit socks.

Rachel said...

Nice start on that BBD Patti - and your socks are looking great! But holy cow - that was a LOT of snow in those pics! LOL

Joanie said...

If you want some walnut shells, I will send you a bag full, I am the proud owner of 6 pounds after a trip to PetSmart. Gotta tell you it is a nice filler, weighty but squishy at the same time. I love how it gets into all the nooks and crannies and corners. Let me know if you want some!

monique said...

Crushed walnut shells? Wouldn't they be crumbly against the linen? Or maybe there's a fabric lining... hmmm. That's a new one to me. Didn't know you could buy them at the pet store either LOL

lobstah said...

The new cross-stitch design looks so cute!